"When she came to deliver the merch, she asked to stay. She ended up coming back every single day," Garza says. "On the last day of the camp's run-through, before the final performance, she had tears in her eyes and said, 'I don't know what's happening, but something about this camp is special.'"
In addition to equipment and volunteers-from counselors to music coaches to "roadies," GRCH is also currently accepting workshop proposals for the upcoming session.
"Our program is culturally diverse - it's not just rock, we want to expand to embrace all different types of music," says Garza. "This could be an experimental or hip-hop workshop or even breakdancing - anything that will build any type of confidence in young girls."
Garza foresees the camp growing significantly in the next few years, and hopes to expand the registration and open up more sessions.
"We can make a difference in our community, you have to start somewhere," stresses Garza. "It's important to get to them while they're young and ingrain in them that they're worthy and intelligent. They shouldn't be afraid to flaunt their intelligence and confidence."
For more information see Girls Rock Camp Houston's Web site.
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